International Harvester

International Harvester 454

The International Harvester 454 is a utility tractor produced from 1970 to 1973. It was built in Doncaster, England and originally priced at $4,640 in 1973. It features two engine options: a 2.6L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and a 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine. The tractor has a sliding gear transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds. It offers 50 hp engine power, with drawbar and PTO power ratings provided both claimed and tested. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power steering and independent hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has an open operator station and a hydraulic pump flow of 11.9 gpm. The rear hitch is type I with a lift capacity of 3307 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include a 75 inch wheelbase, length around 132 inches, width 66 inches minimum, and height 55 inches at the steering wheel. Weight ranges from 3780 to 4720 pounds depending on configuration. Tires are available in multiple sizes for front and rear. Electrical system includes an alternator-generator charging system with 32 amps and different battery configurations for gas and diesel models. Attachments include several loader options with detailed lift, breakout, rollback, height, clearance, and bucket width specifications.
Power50 hp
Founded1970 - 1973
Model454

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for International Harvester 454

Power
Engine power50 hp (37.3 kW)
PTO (tested)40.86 hp (30.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)40 hp (29.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)35.35 hp (26.4 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)35 hp (26.1 kW)
Engine
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70.0 L)
C-157 Power50 hp (37.3 kW)
Engine optionsInternational Harvester 2.6L 4-cyl gasoline, International Harvester 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
C-157 Rated RPM2200
D-179 Rated RPM2200
C-157 Air cleanerdry
C-157 Bore/Stroke3.375x4.39 inches (86 x 112 mm)
C-157 Compression7.5:1
D-179 Air cleanerdry
D-179 Bore/Stroke3.875x5.0625 inches (98 x 129 mm)
C-157 Displacement157 ci (2.6 L)
C-157 Oil capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
D-179 Displacement179 ci (2.9 L)
D-179 Oil capacity8 qts (7.6 L)
C-157 Starter volts12
D-179 Starter volts12
C-157 Coolant capacity11.5 qts (10.9 L)
D-179 Coolant capacity12.5 qts (11.8 L)
Electrical
Batteries1 (gas), 2 (diesel)
Battery AH40 (gas), 135 (diesel)
Battery volts12 (gas), 6 (diesel)
Charging amps32
Charging systemalternator-generator
Hydraulics
Pump flow11.9 gpm (45.0 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesIndependent hydraulic wet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Built inDoncaster, England
ManufacturerInternational Harvester
Original price$4,640 in 1973
Years produced1970 - 1973
Attachments
LoadersInternational Harvester 1550 loader, International Harvester 1850 loader, International 2050 loader
1550 Loader lift2305 lbs (1045 kg)
1850 Loader lift2300 lbs (1043 kg)
2050 Loader lift3000 lbs (1360 kg)
1850 Loader weight925 lbs (419 kg)
2050 Loader weight1420 lbs (644 kg)
1550 Loader boom cyl2 inches (5 cm)
1550 Loader breakout2750 lbs (1247 kg)
1550 Loader rollback45°
1850 Loader breakout2800 lbs (1270 kg)
1850 Loader rollback14°
2050 Loader boom cyl2.5 inches (6 cm)
2050 Loader boom rod1.5 inches (3 cm)
2050 Loader breakout4100 lbs (1859 kg)
1550 Loader bucket cyl2.5 inches (6 cm)
2050 Loader bucket cyl2.5 inches (6 cm)
2050 Loader bucket rod1.5 inches (3 cm)
2050 Loader dump angle45°
1550 Loader bucket width40 inches (101 cm)
1850 Loader bucket width50 inches (127 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
2050 Loader bucket width49 inches (124 cm), 61 inches (154 cm), 70 inches (177 cm), 79 inches (200 cm)
2050 Loader reach (dumped)24 inches (60 cm)
1550 Loader height (at pin)118 inches (299 cm)
1850 Loader height (at pin)113 inches (287 cm)
2050 Loader height (at pin)125 inches (317 cm)
1550 Loader clearance (dumped)90 inches (228 cm)
1850 Loader clearance (dumped)92 inches (233 cm)
2050 Loader clearance (dumped)102 inches (259 cm)
2050 Loader rollback (ground line)30°
Transmission
Typesliding gear
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
DetailsFours synchronized gears in each of high, low, and reverse ranges.
Oil capacity36 qts (34.1 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift capacity3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width66 inches (min) (167 cm)
Length131.9 inches (335 cm), 133 inches (337 cm) with 3-point
Weight3780 to 4720 pounds
Rear tire13.6-28, 14.9-28
Wheelbase75 inches (190 cm)
Front tire6.00-16, 6.50-16
Shipping weight3780 lbs (gas) (1714 kg), 4000 lbs (diesel) (1814 kg)
Ballasted weight7470 lbs (3388 kg) Weight with diesel engine, fluid-filled rear tires and rear iron wheel weights.
Ground clearance10 inches (25 cm)
Operating weight4400 lbs (gas) (1995 kg), 4720 lbs (diesel) (2140 kg)
Height (steering wheel)55 inches (139 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000